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Only at Best Buy HP ENVY x360 Convertible 2-in-1 Laptop: Bring versatility to your computing with this HP convertible laptop. The Intel Core i5 processor provides powerful performance when using your favorite programs and apps, and the 1TB hard drive lets you store plenty of digital files. This HP convertible laptop rotates a full 360 degrees for customized viewing of the 15.6-inch screen.
 
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So far so good.
on December 3, 2016
Posted by: JamesC
I bought this HP model a few days ago and so far I don't have any major complaints. I would rather give this review a 4.5 out of 5 stars, but so be it. In the last few days I have been personalizing the laptop to my tastes and setting, and putting all my data from my previous laptop. In those few days I have to say, the computer (the HP Envy x360 with 12GB Ram and 1 TB hard drive for those who may be afraid that I am a robot) has worked like a champ. Not only have I been able to transfer the my videos/pictures/documents/etc faster than ever before thanks to the two USB 3.0 ports but I was still able to smoothly surf the internet and watch youtube/netflix while doing so. This computer comes with a USB C port which I have yet to utilize so I can't say anything there. It does still come with an HDMI output and an SD card reader, and for me that is a huge plus. Not having am optical drive is a bit of a nuisance, but since I download m99 percent of my programs now I will live without. One bonus to not having an optical drive is that is does ramp up the battery life. I haven't fully tested the battery yet, but so far so good. Even putting this laptop through above average paces (transferring files, installing updates and programs) I have gotten a solid 3 hours before going under 50% battery life. When it comes to laptops I don't care whether the screen flips around to become a "tablet" or if it is a touch sensitive screen either. So the fact that this model has both abilities is something I don't particularly care for. Because the screen does have the ability to bend all the way back does create my one, main issue. The screen can wobble a bit, but only if it is truly jarred. If you have the laptop firmly placed on a table or desk or in a sturdy location you should be fine. But a counter point to that issue is this. The back-lit keyboard. How I have desired to see this on mainstream PC laptops since first seeing it on the Macs. To me, it is gorgeous. It helps so much and the tech has come so far that it barely even sips at the battery. One other great thing about this laptop is the cooling design. Mac, for a long time were great when it came to keeping their laptops cool, and running efficiently. The cooling system on this HP may not be as good as Mac, but it is up there. Putting this thing through it's paces, it has managed to be quieter and cooler than every other laptop I have owned. One other major gripe I have read (when researching this laptop) was that the speakers weren't that great. This, honestly, is of little consequence to me. If I am listening to any music, for a long period of time on the laptop, then I am either using my Skull Candy Hesh 2 bluetooth headphones (or wire them in directly) or even basic wired headphones. And the sound is amazing. And depending on what you are trying to do with the on board speakers, they are still good for mid and high range. And finally, the overall size and weight. One of the things I loved about my last laptop was that is was 0.95 inches thick and just under five pounds. This HP Envy dwarfs that (in laptop terms) at 0.7 inches thick and just under 4.8 pounds, it is a modern marvel...to me anyways. I am going to say I would recommend this to a friend but I will add an addendum here. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a mid range laptop. Not a low end, 400 dollar laptop that will be obsolete in a year, and not someone looking for a 1300 dollar gaming laptop, and definitely not someone looking for the Macbook Pro (granted that is originally what I wanted.) But if you have a decent amount to spend, and you do still want power and agility in your laptop, I would recommend this one.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Only at Best Buy HP ENVY x360 Convertible 2-in-1 Laptop: Bring versatility to your computing with this HP convertible laptop. The Intel Core i5 processor provides powerful performance when using your favorite programs and apps, and the 1TB hard drive lets you store plenty of digital files. This HP convertible laptop rotates a full 360 degrees for customized viewing of the 15.6-inch screen.
 

What is the battery life? I will be using this for college

I have only had this laptop for the last couple day. But I did my best to put the battery through it's paces. Between getting all the updates for the software and transferring all my photos/videos/documents/etc, the battery gave me a solid 5 hours. From all the reviews I read, if using the basic stuff (listening to music while writing a paper or watching youtube) then the battery can last anywhere from 7-10 hours. It all depends on what you are doing, how you have your preferences set up and so forth. But for a PC, I feel anything over 5 hours is worth the price unless you are going for a MacBook Pro.
7 years, 3 months ago
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Only at Best Buy HP ENVY x360 Convertible 2-in-1 Laptop: Bring versatility to your computing with this HP convertible laptop. The Intel Core i5 processor provides powerful performance when using your favorite programs and apps, and the 1TB hard drive lets you store plenty of digital files. This HP convertible laptop rotates a full 360 degrees for customized viewing of the 15.6-inch screen.
 

What is the highest level of graphics this system could handle? For example a modded Skyrim on Ultra or The Witcher 3 on High settings, would those run smoothly?

I wouldnt play any graphics intensive games with this laptop. Those require a dedicated graphics card and this computer doesn't have that. If you are trying to play flash games, or games on facebook, that type of stuff, you will be fine.
7 years, 3 months ago
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JamesC
 
Only at Best Buy HP ENVY x360 Convertible 2-in-1 Laptop: Bring versatility to your computing with this HP convertible laptop. The Intel Core i5 processor provides powerful performance when using your favorite programs and apps, and the 1TB hard drive lets you store plenty of digital files. This HP convertible laptop rotates a full 360 degrees for customized viewing of the 15.6-inch screen.
 

What is the screen resolution on Hp - Envy X360 2-in-1 15.6 Touch-screen Laptop - Intel Core I5 - 12gb Memory - 1tb Hard Drive - Silver

The site description, and every review I have read says that it is a full 1080p screen resolution. All the full HD videos I have watched have proven this to be true.
7 years, 3 months ago
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JamesC
 
Only at Best Buy HP ENVY x360 Convertible 2-in-1 Laptop: Bring versatility to your computing with this HP convertible laptop. The Intel Core i5 processor provides powerful performance when using your favorite programs and apps, and the 1TB hard drive lets you store plenty of digital files. This HP convertible laptop rotates a full 360 degrees for customized viewing of the 15.6-inch screen.
 

Does this come as a 2 piece (tablet and keyboard)?

As far as I can tell it is a 2 in 1. Meaning the screen can bend all the way back and rest on the back side of the base/keyboard. The screen does not detach from the base.
7 years, 3 months ago
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Only at Best Buy HP ENVY x360 Convertible 2-in-1 Laptop: Bring versatility to your computing with this HP convertible laptop. The Intel Core i5 processor provides powerful performance when using your favorite programs and apps, and the 1TB hard drive lets you store plenty of digital files. This HP convertible laptop rotates a full 360 degrees for customized viewing of the 15.6-inch screen.
 

Does the laptop have a lan cable port?

It does not. However it does have a USB-C port, so you could possibly buy an adapter for it.
7 years, 3 months ago
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